Learning what positions are great for childbirth are a must for all moms. No matter if you want a natural childbirth or even a medicated one your position is key to making your labor faster and more effective. Having your body in the right alignment for baby to be in the right position in the womb can change your birth for the better. I will attach some pictures of some amazing positions for labor with or without a epidural. Please remember too that you DO have the option to walk around during your labor. If you are laboring well and nothing is going wrong there is no reason you should be kept in a bed. Move those hips around. With studies done it has been proven that most women who move around during labor have a faster and less painful labor. Find what works for you and get into a groove during labor. That is the key!

Another thing to think about with delivery is that when you are laying on your back you lose 30% of your pelvic space for baby to fit through. When pushing on your back you have to push baby down and up to get baby out. When squatting or on hands and knees you only have to push baby out! Something great to think of when its time to deliver that baby. Below is a great example to show exactly how position will make delivering a baby easier.

Remember if you have any questions about labor and childbirth please feel free to contact me via email!